Full Job Description
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Regional Aerospace Principal for the Aerospace market to join our Florida practice. The primary responsibilities will include a variety of duties ranging from fostering client relationships and supporting annual planning, to leading pursuits and oversight of project teams. These span a myriad of project types in the Aerospace Market Sector focused on premier clients in and around the Southeast region. Leading teams in marketing and securing project wins is a significant focus of the position along with a passion for client service and leveraging the full suite of HDR's integrated service offerings to provide exceptional value to key clients.
Primary Responsibilities
Business development responsibilities include:
3Develops and nurtures strong relationships with multiple clients, beginning with pre-positioning activities, continuing through the life of project execution and beyond for future work.
3Maintains an active and visible presence in the Aerospace market sector, responsible for driving growth and sales.
3Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role-model in business and community organizations.
3Identifies new opportunities in the Aerospace market and leads strategy for development and execution of client and pursuit capture planning.
3Champions pursuits and proposal responses. Collaborating with Area Business Group Manager and Discipline Section Managers to identify key team members across disciplines and business groups and support technical write-up needs as part of our responses. Supports developing work plans and fee development with technical discipline management for that development.
3Collaborates with leadership team in strategic planning, alignment, and advancement of key market sector initiatives within the region.
Project responsibilities include:
3Serves as Project Manager/Director as appropriate on projects.
3Potential to provide leadership of concurrent projects and related multidisciplinary teams- planning, directing, coordinating, and monitoring all aspects of projects.
3Supports the preparation, negotiation and award of project contracts.
3Provides client oversight throughout project execution, including conformance to client expectations for technical/quality, financial, and schedule performance.
3Maintains client relations following completion of projects.
3Partners with the production managers to maintain and strengthen core teams executing the work.
Due to client contract requirements US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications
3Proven track record of business development, relationship building, and operational results in the Aerospace market sector.
3Existing network of clients is beneficial.
3Experience with leading and mentoring project management staff
3Proven track record of sales success
3Willingness to travel (25%)
3Planning & Budgeting experience
3Involved in industry associations
3Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
3Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.
3Committed to quality improvement and HDR values.
3PMP Certification
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
3Bachelor's degree in related field
315 years related experience
3A minimum of 7 years project management experience
3Proficient with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
3Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
3An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must